Comments on: Coney Island Ferry Revisited

By: Arthur B

Arthur B — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:44:51 +0000

I’m of the opinion that we should just build a full vehicular bridge and connect Ocean Ave. It’s not like boats can go to that section of the bay anyway. It’s essentially dead space.

Here’s an idea. Build a platform over the westmost section of the canal and put a multi-level green parking lot on it with a park on the roof.

By: Lisanne!

Lisanne! — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:44:25 +0000

I was thinking of a foot with the staircase leading up it to it. A drawbridge would be too expensive, and the low amount of traffic wouldn’t justify it.

It could still be a wood frame bridge. Done right, it would require fewer supports than the one on Ocean Avenue.

By: Ray Johnson

Ray Johnson — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:25:52 +0000

You mean drawbridge, right? Otherwise, how would the boats get through.

By: Lisanne!

Lisanne! — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:21:48 +0000

I think another footbridge is the answer for getting people over to Kingsborough from Knapp Street.

I wonder whether ferries are a cost effective means of transportation, and whether there really is enough interest to justify their use.

It sounds like an impractical gimmick to me.

By: Ray Johnson

Ray Johnson — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:31:30 +0000

Maybe Venetia can ask the sinking Venice to send some gondolas over. Might be the new tourist draw for Southern Brooklyn.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:25:44 +0000

It might not be such a bad idea. I also suggest gondola service from Knapp Street/Emmons Avenue directly over to Kingsborough.